BALE ELEMENTARY: LET'S READ 20 MINUTES EVERY NIGHT!

Parents, we need your help!

Reading just 20 minutes a day helps children build vocabulary, improve comprehension, and become stronger, more confident readers.

Why should your child use myON?

Read books online at home or school.

Take quizzes to check reading comprehension.

Track reading minutes and progress.

Help Bale Elementary compete in the Reading in the Rock Challenge!

20 minutes a day = 600 minutes in 30 days!

Let's work together to build strong readers and bring home the Reading Challenge Trophy!

Please see the attached flyer for instructions on accessing myON at home.

Every minute counts! Every book matters!

#BaleBobcats #ReadingInTheRock #Read20Minutes #myON
11 days ago, Tajuana Glason
Bale Elementary School flyer explaining how students can access myON at home to read books and complete reading quizzes. To log in, visit launchpad.classlink.com/lrsd. Enter the student's ID number as the username. The password is the student's eight-digit birthdate in YYYYMMDD format, followed by the capitalized first letter of their first name. After logging in to ClassLink, select the Renaissance app, then click the purple myON icon. myON allows students to read digital books, complete comprehension quizzes, and track their reading progress. Bale Elementary encourages students to read at least 20 minutes every night. Every Bobcat. Every Day.
Hello Bobcat Families,

This is a reminder for all families of students in Kindergarten through 2nd grade that our ATLAS Interim Testing will take place this week, Monday, October 19th through Thursday, October 22nd.

Testing will begin promptly at 8:15 a.m. each morning. Please see the testing schedule below:
📚 Monday, October 19th: K–1 Literacy
➕ Tuesday, October 20th: K–1 Math
📚 Wednesday, October 21st: 2nd Grade Literacy
➕ Thursday, October 22nd: 2nd Grade Math

The school building opens at 7:05 a.m. for breakfast, and we ask that all students arrive no later than 7:40 a.m. each morning.

Please help us by making sure your child is at school and ready to learn each day next week. We also encourage families to limit technology use in the evenings and make sure students get plenty of sleep so they are rested and ready to do their best.
If you have any questions, please contact your child's teacher.

Thank you for your continued support and for helping our students feel prepared and confident as they show what they know! We appreciate you, Bale Bobcat families! 💙
13 days ago, Shannon Smith
K-2 ATLAS Interim Test Flyer
Bale Bobcats, Get Ready to Celebrate!

Join us this Friday, October 16th, for our Hispanic Heritage Spirit Day & Parade!

Dress in your favorite Hispanic cultural attire, wear the colors of a Hispanic country's flag, or represent Hispanic culture through sports or western wear!

🕗 Parade begins at 8:00 AM!

❤️ Families are welcome to attend!

We can't wait to see our Bobcats celebrating the rich cultures and traditions of Hispanic Heritage Month!

Every Bobcat. Every Day.

#diversevoicesendlesschoices #BaleBobcats #LRSD
17 days ago, Shannon Smith
Hispanic Heritage Spirit Day-English
Hispanic Heritage Spirit Day October 2026 (Spanish)
📢 IMPORTANT LRSD NOTICE! The LRSD Student Registration Office will be closed to the public on Monday, October 19, and Tuesday, October 20, 2026, for staff training. We appreciate your patience and understanding as our team takes this time for professional development!
19 days ago, LRSD
Graphic with a blue gradient background, white border, and Little Rock School District logo in the bottom right corner. At the top, a hanging sign reads “CLOSED!” with yellow accent lines surrounding it. Large white text reads “SRO OFFICE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC.” A dark blue banner with a calendar icon displays the dates “October 19–20, 2026” in yellow lettering. Below, white text reads: “The Student Registration Office will be closed to the public on October 19–20, 2026, for training. Thanks for understanding!”
Hello Bobcats, No school today for students.
22 days ago, Shannon Smith
reminder

🎉 We’re closing out Hispanic Heritage Month with a celebration! 🎶 LRSD families are invited to come together for an evening celebrating Hispanic culture, community, and heritage! Join us at Mabelvale Middle School on October 13 at 5 p.m. for a fun-filled night featuring food, music, prizes, resources, and more! All LRSD families are welcome! We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🎊

26 days ago, LRSD
Colorful Little Rock School District flyer reading, “Little Rock School District Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month.” Hispanic Culture Festival for all Little Rock School District families. The event will be held October 13, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at Mabelvale Middle School. The festival will feature food, music, prizes, and resources. The flyer includes colorful Hispanic cultural illustrations, including a guitar, maracas, sombreros, and cacti. The Little Rock School District logo appears near the bottom. The event is supported by Elementary and Secondary Education Act and Every Student Succeeds Act Little Rock School District Title One Parent and Family Engagement.
Gráfico en español que promociona el Festival de Cultura Hispana del Distrito Escolar de Little Rock para celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana. El evento está abierto a todas las familias del Distrito Escolar de Little Rock y se llevará a cabo el 13 de octubre de 2026 a las 5:00 p.m. en Mabelvale Middle School. Habrá comida, música, regalos y recursos. El gráfico tiene un fondo azul con coloridas ilustraciones de temática hispana, incluyendo una guitarra, maracas, sombreros y cactus. El logotipo del Distrito Escolar de Little Rock aparece en la parte inferior. El evento cuenta con el apoyo de Elementary and Secondary Education Act y Every Student Succeeds Act, Little Rock School District Título Uno, Participación de Padres y Familias.
October is full of exciting events at Bale Elementary!

Families, please take a look at our October Events Calendar and save the dates for all that’s happening this month. From special events and celebrations to important school dates, we have a busy month ahead!
We look forward to another great month of learning, celebrating, and showing our Bobcat pride!

BELIEVE • ACHIEVE • LEAD • EXCEED
30 days ago, Shannon Smith
Oct. 2026 Event Calendar
Oct. Event Calendar (Spanish)
📣 Make plans to join LRSD for the FREE High School Recruitment Fair & 52nd Annual College Night tomorrow night, Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 6–8 p.m. at Hall High School Cirks Arena! Explore high school programs, meet college reps, and discover career and military options. These events are open to ALL students, regardless of school district. We hope to see you there!
about 1 month ago, LRSD
Alt text: Side-by-side Little Rock School District event flyers for the Fifty-Second Annual College Night and High School Recruitment Fair, both taking place September 29, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Hall High School Cirks Arena. The College Night flyer says the event will offer college representatives, career representatives, military branches, and a financial aid workshop from 6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. College fairs provide an opportunity to learn about post-high school options, including college, careers, and the military. Attendees are asked to register for a barcode before the fair at StriveFair dot com. During the fair, colleges can scan the barcode to send attendees more information about their schools. The flyer lists the location as Hall High Cirks Arena, 6701 H Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, 72205, and includes the Little Rock School District website, www dot lrsd dot org. The High School Recruitment Fair is for students entering ninth through twelfth grades. Students and families can visit booths from schools across the district, discover programs ranging from advanced academics to specialized electives, learn about visual and performing arts opportunities, explore athletics and clubs, learn about Advanced Placement courses and enrichment opportunities, meet school representatives, ask questions, and plan for high school success. Participating schools include Little Rock Central High School, Hall High School, Parkview Arts and Science Magnet High School, Little Rock Southwest High School, Metropolitan Career-Technical Center, and Little Rock West High School. The flyer lists the location as Hall High School Cirks Arena, 6700 H Street.
Gráfico en español del Distrito Escolar de Little Rock que promociona dos eventos que se realizarán simultáneamente el 29 de septiembre de 2026, de 6:00 p.m. a 8:00 p.m., en Hall High School Cirks Arena. La Noche Anual de Universidades número cincuenta y dos ofrece la oportunidad de hablar con representantes de admisiones, representantes de carreras profesionales y representantes de las fuerzas militares. También habrá un Taller de Ayuda Financiera de 6:30 p.m. a 7:15 p.m. La feria ayudará a las familias a conocer opciones después de la escuela secundaria, incluyendo universidad, carreras profesionales y servicio militar. Se invita a los asistentes a registrarse para obtener un código de barras antes de la feria en StriveFair punto com. Durante la feria, las universidades podrán escanear el código para enviar información adicional. La ubicación aparece como Hall High Cirks Arena, 6701 H Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, 72205. El sitio web del distrito es www punto lrsd punto org. La Feria de Reclutamiento de Escuelas Secundarias está dirigida a estudiantes de noveno a duodécimo grado. Los estudiantes y sus familias podrán visitar exhibiciones de escuelas del distrito, descubrir programas académicos y asignaturas optativas especializadas, conocer oportunidades de artes visuales y escénicas, aprender sobre deportes y clubes, explorar cursos de Colocación Avanzada y enriquecimiento, conocer a representantes escolares, hacer preguntas y planificar sus próximos pasos hacia el éxito en la escuela secundaria. Las escuelas participantes son Little Rock Central High School, Hall High School, Parkview Arts and Science Magnet High School, Little Rock Southwest High School, Metropolitan Career-Technical Center y Little Rock West High School. La ubicación aparece como Hall High School Cirks Arena, 6700 H Street.
Reminder, Bobcat Families!

Parent-Teacher Conference Day is Monday, September 21, from 12:00–6:00 p.m. There will be no school for students.

Please schedule a conference time with your child’s teacher. We look forward to connecting with you!
about 1 month ago, Shannon Smith
Conference Day Flyer Monday, Sept. 21st from 12:00-6:00 p.m. No school for students.
In case you missed it, LRSD shared an announcement reporting significant improvement in school performance following the release of the state's 2026 District and school grades. Watch the video link that follows for more information: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dTMGMPgzQ8
about 1 month ago, LRSD
Photo of Dr. Wright at podium with staff and board members standing nearby; monitor that shows grades progressing from d to b and f to c

Bale Spirit Shirts are now available for purchase! Grab yours and show your Bale Bobcat pride throughout the school year.

👕 T-Shirts – $10
👕 Long Sleeve Shirts – $15
📅 Order by September 30th
💻 All orders must be completed online at https://lrsd1.schoolcashonline.com. Please see the attached directions to setup your school cash online account.

Youth and adult sizes are available. Check out the flyer for ordering information and additional details.

about 1 month ago, Shannon Smith
2026 T-Shirt Sale Flyer
School Cash Online Directions (English)
School Cash Online Directions (Spanish)
Grandparents & Special Family Friends Day is coming!

Bale families, we are excited to welcome our Grandparents and Special Family Friends to join their Bobcats on Thursday, September 17th for a special lunch!

Please check the flyer for your child’s grade-level lunch time and menu details. We look forward to celebrating the special people who love, encourage, and support our Bobcats!
about 2 months ago, Shannon Smith
Grandparent's Day Luncheon Flyer (English)
Grandparent's Day Luncheon Flyer (Spanish)
Bale Elementary is excited to welcome author and artist Charly Palmer on Thursday, October 1, 2026, for a special author visit and private book signing!

Through our partnership with Pyramid Art, Books & Custom Framing, families have the opportunity to purchase one of Charly Palmer’s books to be signed during his visit.

📖 Orders must be placed by Tuesday, September 22 to ensure books arrive in time for the signing.

💻 Books must be purchased through SchoolCash Online at lrsd1.schoolcashonline.com.

We are excited to bring this special literacy and arts experience to our Bobcats!
about 2 months ago, Shannon Smith
Author Visit Flyer-Sept. 2026
Author's Visit-Order Form
Reminder: Pop Into Open House tonight from 5:30–6:30 p.m.!

Meet your child’s teachers, visit classrooms, shop the Book Fair, and enter for a chance to win door prizes. Interpreters will be available.

We can’t wait to see our Bobcat families!
about 2 months ago, Shannon Smith
Open House Flyer (English)
Open House Flyer (Spanish)
K–2 Families: Quick Paloma Reminder!

Don’t forget to complete your child’s Paloma reading practice each school night!

⭐ Look for a text from 57536
⭐ Set aside just 15 minutes
⭐ Complete the activity together with your child

Those 15 minutes of practice help reinforce the reading skills your child is learning at school. Let’s keep building strong reading habits together!

Every Bobcat. Every Day.
about 2 months ago, Shannon Smith
Paloma Flyer (English & Spanish)
🍿Pop Into Open House at Bale Elementary!

Join us on Thursday, September 10, from 5:30–6:30 p.m. Families will have an opportunity to:

🏫 Meet your child’s teachers and visit classrooms
📚 Shop the Book Fair
💡 Learn more about the year ahead
🎁 Enter for a chance to win door prizes

We look forward to seeing our Bobcat families!
about 2 months ago, Shannon Smith
2026 Open House Flyer (English)
2026 Open House Flyer (Spanish)
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming!
This can’t-miss event gets kids excited about reading while raising crucial funds for our school.
Where: Bale Library Media Center
Dates: Thursday, Sept. 10th – Thursday, Sept. 17th
Daily Hours: 7:05 AM – 4:00 PM
Final Day - Grandparents Day (Sept. 17th): Closes early at 3:00 PM
Start exploring together: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/baleelementaryschool
2 months ago, Tajuana Glason
Scholastic Book Fair Get Ready for Adventures in Reading poster
Scholastic Book Fair Adventures in Learning poster
📣 Know before you go! Check out our updated game attendance guidelines, including student admission, clear bag rules, ticket sales, and entry times. Let’s keep game days safe & fun! 🏈🏀⚽️
2 months ago, LRSD
Flyer titled “New: Little Rock School District Game Attendance Guidelines.” The flyer explains procedures designed to keep Little Rock School District athletic events safe, family-friendly, and enjoyable. Student Admission: Little Rock School District high school students attending their home school’s game must present both a Little Rock School District student identification card and a ticket for entry. Students from other kindergarten through twelfth-grade schools, whether inside or outside the Little Rock School District, including elementary, middle, and high school students, must be accompanied by an adult who is twenty-one years of age or older with valid identification. No refunds will be issued for minors attempting to enter without an adult. Game Entry Guidelines: No entry will be permitted after halftime. No refunds will be issued for late arrivals. Ticket sales will close at seven o’clock in the evening on game day or whenever venue capacity is reached, whichever occurs first. This policy is intended to ensure safe crowd management and allow event staff to effectively monitor attendance. Clear Bag Policy: All attendees must follow the Little Rock School District clear bag policy. Permitted bags include one clear plastic, vinyl, or polyvinyl chloride bag no larger than twelve inches by six inches by twelve inches; one clear, one-gallon plastic freezer bag; or one small clutch no larger than four and one-half inches by six and one-half inches for personal items. Medically necessary items are permitted after proper inspection. Phones, cameras, and binoculars may be carried outside of a bag or case. The flyer also shows examples of approved items, including a clear tote, plastic zip-top bag, clutch or small purse, seat cushion, wallet, binoculars without a case, and camera without professional lenses or a case. Non-approved bags include briefcases, backpacks, binocular cases, camera cases, cinch bags, clear backpacks, computer bags, coolers, drawstring bags, fanny packs, luggage, mesh bags, oversized tote bags, tinted plastic bags, and large purses. The flyer concludes: “Thank you for helping us create a safe, family-friendly game day experience!” These measures are designed to provide a safe, supportive environment for all Little Rock School District games.
Folleto titulado “Nuevo: Reglas de asistencia a los juegos del Distrito Escolar de Little Rock”. En la parte superior aparece el logotipo del Distrito Escolar de Little Rock sobre un fondo azul con siluetas de atletas practicando diferentes deportes. El folleto indica: “Para garantizar la seguridad y la diversión de nuestros juegos, tenga en cuenta los siguientes procedimientos”. Admisión de estudiantes: Los estudiantes de secundaria del Distrito Escolar de Little Rock que asistan a un partido de su propia escuela deben presentar tanto su identificación de estudiante del Distrito Escolar de Little Rock como una entrada para poder ingresar. Los estudiantes de otras escuelas de los niveles de kindergarten a duodécimo grado, ya sea dentro o fuera del Distrito Escolar de Little Rock, incluyendo escuelas primarias, intermedias y secundarias, deben estar acompañados por un adulto de veintiún años o más con una identificación válida. No se realizarán reembolsos a los menores que intenten ingresar sin un adulto. Pautas para la participación en el juego: No se permitirá la entrada después del descanso. No se realizarán reembolsos por llegadas tardías. La venta de entradas finalizará a las siete de la noche el día del partido o cuando se alcance la capacidad del recinto, lo que ocurra primero. Esta política ayuda a garantizar una gestión segura de las multitudes y permite al personal del evento supervisar la asistencia de manera eficaz. Política de bolsas transparentes: Todos los asistentes deben cumplir con la política de bolsas transparentes del Distrito Escolar de Little Rock. Se permite una bolsa transparente de plástico, vinilo o cloruro de polivinilo que no exceda las doce pulgadas por seis pulgadas por doce pulgadas; una bolsa de plástico transparente para congelador con capacidad de un galón; o un bolso de mano pequeño que no exceda las cuatro pulgadas y media por seis pulgadas y media para artículos personales. Se permitirán artículos médicamente necesarios tras la inspección correspondiente. Se pueden llevar teléfonos, cámaras y binoculares fuera de una bolsa o estuche. El folleto muestra ejemplos de artículos permitidos: bolsa transparente, bolsa de plástico con cierre superior, bolso de mano o bolso pequeño, cojín de asiento no mayor de dieciséis pulgadas por dieciséis pulgadas, billetera, binoculares sin estuche y cámara sin lentes profesionales y sin estuche. Las bolsas no permitidas incluyen maletines, mochilas, estuches para binoculares, estuches para cámaras, bolsas con cinta, mochilas transparentes, bolsas para ordenador, neveras portátiles, bolsas con cordón, riñoneras, equipaje, bolsas de malla, bolsos tote grandes, bolsas de plástico tintadas y bolsos grandes. El folleto concluye: “¡Gracias por ayudarnos a crear una experiencia de día de juego segura y familiar!” Estas medidas están diseñadas para garantizar un entorno seguro, familiar y de apoyo en todos los partidos del Distrito Escolar de Little Rock. Una mayor supervisión por parte de adultos, un control de acceso y políticas de seguridad claras permitirán que los estudiantes, las familias y los aficionados disfruten del partido en un ambiente de respeto.
K–2 Families: Let’s Build Strong Readers Together!

We’re excited to launch Paloma for our Kindergarten–2nd grade families! Paloma provides quick, personalized reading practice that families can complete together at home in just 15 minutes a day.

📱 What you need to know:
⭐ Lessons are sent by text each school night
⭐ No login or password needed
⭐ Spend about 15 minutes practicing with your child
⭐ Look for a text from 57536

Paloma follows a simple I Do → We Do → You Do routine to help families support the reading skills students are learning at school.

💙 Just 15 minutes a day can make a difference. Let’s build the habit together!

#BaleElementary #ReadingRock #Paloma #EveryBobcatEveryDay
2 months ago, Shannon Smith
Paloma Flyer (English & Spanish)
👋 Hey, K–2 Families! Starting Monday, families of Kindergarten, first- and second-grade students will receive a text from Paloma with a brief reading activity to do at home! Paloma is an LRSD partner helping families build literacy skills at home! 📚 Paloma is easy to use! We encourage all K–2 families to take advantage of this free resource and support their child’s learning. 📱 Be on the lookout for a text starting Monday!
3 months ago, LRSD
Graphic promoting Paloma family learning support. The top features the Paloma logo. Large text reads, “Hey Families! Don’t forget to check your text messages for Paloma lessons!” Below, it says, “Text START to this number if you need help!” followed by the number 57536. A sample text message reads, “Welcome To Paloma! Your school is partnering with Paloma to help families support their kids at home in just 15 minutes a day! Click here to get started.” A second message shows “Paloma” and “app.palomalearning.com.” A smiling peach-colored cartoon bird appears near the bottom of the graphic.
Gráfico de Paloma para familias. El texto principal dice: “¡Hola familias! ¡No olvides revisar en tus mensajes de texto las lecciones de Paloma!” Un mensaje de ejemplo dice: “¡Bienvenidos a Paloma! Tu escuela se ha asociado con Paloma para ayudar a las familias a apoyar a sus hijos en casa en solo 15 minutos al día. Haz clic aquí para comenzar”. Debajo aparece “Paloma” y “app.palomalearning.com”. En la parte inferior, el texto dice: “Envía START a este número si necesitas ayuda”, seguido del número 57536. A la derecha aparece un pájaro animado de color durazno, sonriente y saludando.